Rhett Reif

Rhett Reif is a senior from Quincy High School and attends the Branch Area Careers Center’s Welding Engineering Technology program. His On-The-Job-Training placement is as a line welder with LaGrange Products under the supervision of John Dodson. Rhett’s job duties include measuring, sealing and welding parts for pressure vessels. He says his OJT job has really helped him improve his welding skills and perfect his craft. Rhett’s favorite parts of the job are doing what he enjoys and working with great people. Rhett plans to continue working at LaGrange Products after he graduates from high school. He is considering attending a trade school in the future to enhance his welding skills, but ultimately he hopes to enjoy a career as a Welder. At Quincy High School, Rhett is a member of the Varsity Cross Country and Track teams. Rhett has won many cross country events in his high school career and he has earned his way to the Michigan Cross Country Finals three years in a row. He has placed in two of those state meets. At the Branch Area Careers Center, he is a member of Skills USA. Rhett has competed in GTAW welding for the past 2 years at the Regional level. This year, he placed fourth. In his spare time, Rhett enjoys relaxing, playing video games, and getting good sleep. Rhett is the son of Edward Reif and Maria Ogden.